Comparison

CineBlaster vs Afrix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Afrix App

About

CineBlaster

Features

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This app is used to control UFO's CineBlaster Cinema Playback Server placed in a movie Theatre. The hardware device is only available for licensed Cinema Halls.

About

Afrix

Features

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Afrix — Stream Stories Watch and support the films, series, and shows defining African cinema — all in one app. STREAM • Discover movies and series from across Africa, updated regularly FUND THE NEXT BIG STORY • Back crowdfunding campaigns for upcoming films and series • Track campaign progress and see your name among the supporters who made it happen • Get early access and behind-the-scenes updates from the creators you back SHARE AND EARN • Invite friends and earn wallet credit when they watch • Build a community around the titles and creators you love

Screenshots

CineBlaster3 screens

Afrix2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CineBlaster at none against Afrix's 2. Afrix's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Afrix sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CineBlaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CineBlaster ships an update every 5 months, Afrix every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

CineBlaster versus Afrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	CineBlaster	Afrix
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 5 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	58 MB	28 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	UFO MOVIEZ INDIA LTD	James Jackson

In-app purchases

None

CineBlaster

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Afrix

One-time2

Afrix$0.99
On Demand Streaming$9.99

Questions

Is CineBlaster free?

CineBlaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Afrix free?

Afrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do CineBlaster or Afrix have ads?

Neither CineBlaster nor Afrix shows ads.

Which is updated more often, CineBlaster or Afrix?

CineBlaster ships an update every 5 months, and Afrix every 5 days. Most recently, CineBlaster was updated on October 6, 2026 and Afrix on October 10, 2026.